Krypteia S - SOCOM Black

I have quite a few fixed blade knives, but the Krypteia S is the fixed blade that I have been carrying in the field for the past few years. The size and weight are manageable, and the knife cuts well as a general purpose knife. The complaints about a dull knife are puzzling, as mine was razor sharp from the factory. Others have mentioned that the grips have sharp edges, which I agree is an issue. One has to take a file to the grips to remove the sharp edges - this is something the factory should consider doing so we aren't having to modify the knives when we get them. I don't care for friction sheaths. It would be nice to offer a more secure sheath that one can be certain will retain the knife under less than optimal circumstances. The complaints that it's not a self-defense knife seem to miss the point. This is not primarily a fighting knife. It is a field knife. In my world, if you are relying on a knife for fighting, then you're in dire straits. In such a circumstance, you may want to consider employing a tanto (with a long stabbing blade) for deep penetration (not the angled blades that people associated with the term).

Very high quality tool! I am very happy with my purchase, this is a product that will be a family heirloom for decades!

Like the weight and handle.

This knife has some heft to it despite its size. At first glance I wasn’t impressed until I picked it up and felt how sturdy and well made this knife is. The g10 grips are comfortable yet have enough texture to have a solid grip without the worry of slipping. The panels are also not super aggressive and are comfortable enough to carry inside the waistband and not have your skin get rubbed raw. The blade is quite thick but not in a bad way. You can tell that this knife means business and will not bend or break easily. The blade come razor sharp right out of the box and comes in a nice kydex sheath that appears to be velvet or suede lined. The sheath has a nice tight fit and a low profile with no sharp edges. I have not been able to use this knife outside of everyday tasks like cutting boxes and cable ties, but I am confident this knife can take the same abuse as my old Gerber, from my time in service, that this is replacing.

Brilliant tool